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***UPDATE***

WE DID IT!! In the face of shocking conditions on two of the mountains(it rained from about half way up Ben Nevis to the top and all the way down again, there was so much cloud cover that visibility was dreadful, and there was snow on the summit to boot, and on Scafell Pike we all pretty much slid down to the bottom - not one of us escaped a fall!) we managed to reach the 3 summits and come back down again in one piece (almost!).

The BHF support was fantastic so a big thank you is due to them, but most importantly a big thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters - we've raised a huge amount of money for a really worthy cause.

THANK YOU!

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We need your help! Whilst drinking coffee in the comfort of Kate's house, Louise announced that she wanted to take part in the British Heart Foundation's Biggest Mountain Challenge - no mean feat for a self-employed mum of three children under five, not least because she had given herself only 4 months to train for it. To show our support (or stupidity...) six more of us decided to rise to the challenge with her.

On the 28th and 29th June our intrepid team will be climbing the three highest mountains in the UK (Nen Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon) in the space of 36 hours.

We are raising money for the British Heart Foundation in order to further vital research into heart defects, particularly in newborns. Louise and Paul tragically lost baby Mary at 26 weeks into the pregnancy due to congenital heart defect, and Kate and Pete experienced a similar scare whilst pregnant with Jonathan. Miraculously, after undergoing 10 hours of open heart surgery at only 9 days old, Jonathan fought through it, and celebrated his first birthday in January this year. 

With your support we can help fund research which will enable more babies like Mary and Jonathan to survive.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us,  The British Heart Foundation will receive your money more quickly and if you are a UK taxpayer an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no extra cost to you.

Well done Festers, sorry it's a bit late! Donation by Antonia Propper 07/07/08  

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Well done! Hope you're not suffering too much now! x Donation by Marion Watt & Family 30/06/08  

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Better late than never, we are very impressed by you all and look forward to hearing what the next c Donation by The Duckworth Family 30/06/08  

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Hope your feet survived Paul! Donation by Helen Barry 30/06/08  

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I guess my donation's better late than never! Well done Mrs Breen Donation by Matt H 30/06/08  

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Good Luck - our very best wishes to you all Donation by Sarah & Jes Smart 28/06/08  

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Good Luck. Hope your weather clears up! Donation by Penny Soanes 27/06/08  

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Good luck Peter Swift! Donation by Vicky Warburton 26/06/08  

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You and Kate were so courageous through Jonathan's operation, I know you'll lead the way on the climb. Warm wishes. Donation by Clare Kelly 26/06/08  

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I'm very familiar with this challenge and you're all in for a fab time! Good luck Peter and the rest of the team! Donation by Matt Caller 26/06/08  

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We fully expect you to make it round....all of you. Donation by Anon 25/06/08  

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Good luck John - wishing you fair weather! Donation by Senga Bennett 20/06/08  

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Have a fantastic time - just keep thinking about Jonathan when the going gets tough! Donation by Louise and Tim Hurdley 19/06/08  

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Come on Kate & Pete! Wishing you all the very best! It'll be a fantastic achievement! xx Donation by Phil, Fran, Tom & Ava 18/06/08  

£30.00

Ain't no mountain high enough, Hen!!! You can do it - you're so brave (and mad!) Good luck! x K x Donation by Katy Betts 17/06/08  

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Good luck Katie, it seems a bit extreme just for some time away from the children! Donation by Helen 16/06/08  

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Will be thinking about you. Have fun and hope you don't get too many blisters! Donation by Janice & Julian 16/06/08  

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Good Luck! So Proud of how f ar Jonathon has come. Much Love from us all from from Hot Albany NY Donation by Kev, Kate and Aidan 14/06/08  

£50.00

All the very best of luck to you all. Donation by Woody & Alex 13/06/08  

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Good luck John, Hope the weather behaves itself for you. All the very best. Donation by Nigel & Sue 10/06/08  

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Best of luck. You will all do a fabulous job Donation by Nats and Michael 10/06/08  

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Have fun and good luck with your sore bits! Donation by Jane and Jeremy Hendy 10/06/08  

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When the going gets tough, the tough get going.!!!! Donation by Fitzy's at BC 08/06/08  

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To be quite frank, all of you need to lose at least 3 stone, so the sooner the better. Donation by Vic and Jez 02/06/08  

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good luck, hope the weather is better than it is now! Donation by David and Wendy Godfrey 28/05/08  

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Climb every mountain for Jonathan. He is a wonderful Grandson Donation by Very proud parents & Grandparents 28/05/08  

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Pete & Kate very best wishes. Enjoy! Hope you're training hard! Donation by Helen Miller 27/05/08  

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What a fantastic cause, best luck, and think you're mad but brill Donation by maryandantony 27/05/08  

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Good luck Danny and Hen - we will be thinking of you all the way - with love all the Brooksbanks Donation by George and Nicola Brooksbank 27/05/08  

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'Climb every mountain, ford every stream' but rather you than us!!! All for a wonderful cause. Good luck on the day. Donation by Alan, Mary, Tom & Hetty 26/05/08  

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